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d. The building must be remodeled to be consistent with the underlying zoning if the mobile home park use is discontinued and the storage building is retained for the future use. e. The building does not occupy land required for parking or other uses in the park. f. The addition of the storage building does not result in an increase in the number of units in the mobile home park. g. If constructing a metal -sided building, the applicant shall include, at the discretion of the City Council, upgraded building materials, including but not limited to, the following: (1) A wainscot of masonry materials at least thirty -six (36) inches in height on the front, and other portions of the building exposed to neighboring properties or public right -of -way; (2) Other materials or architectural enhancements to walls, roofs, or windows and doors. The proposed buildings have metal siding and roofing, with a masonry wainscot along the sides and rear of the building. The rear of the building will face County Road B2, where the City recently constructed a berm, retaining wall, and planted screen. The eventual growth of the new plantings will create a relatively thorough screen from view of traffic to the south. Because view of the buildings is relatively unscreened from the west, planning staff would recommend some tree planting along the western boundary of the site, between the buildings and Rice Street. The City should determine whether these materials are consistent with the architectural requirements of the code, and whether any additional enhancements would be appropriate to meet the intent of the ordinance. Summary and Recommendation The Conditional Use Permit requested is consistent with the language and intent of the ordinance clause, with the noted concern related to building materials. The applicant has provided the suggested masonry -- the City should consider whether additional architectural enhancements are appropriate. With this condition, and with the recommendation that tree planting is required along the western boundary near Rice Street, planning staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for two accessory storage buildings as requested. pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering Randal Graczyk, 2442 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55117 6